L.J. Reynolds - Key to the World

[@samuelhunter6744]

I'm reminiscing. Detroit in the house. 74 and still jamming

[@deneiselockridge7024]

I’m with you Mr. Hunter! Real music!

[@teetuck]

Yasss Detroit here also! This is definitely a hit...

[@kevinbell6778]

313 🔥🔥🔥

[@lavernjamisonjr.23]

p5p5

[@lavernjamisonjr.23]

@@deneiselockridge7024 p55444p22

[@kipmitchell7960]

He was a Detroit Icon..but we loved him in CHICAGO AND STEPPED TO HIS MUSIC BIG TIME

[@constancevandiver8649]

Still is Chile. Laughing

[@THEDISH54]

I sang with LJ in Detroit at the old 20 Grand in 1981...when he was doing his solo thang. LJ could always sing and still can sing his behind off. He was a good boss as well. We always rehearsed in his home in Southfield. Thank you LJ....I have sung with alot of people after singing with you and those stair steps got me where I am today. I have sung with the Original Shirelles, The Marvelettes, The Ladies Formerly of Chic, Lionel Hampton, Wayne Newton, Lena Horne and with my Platters guys now for over 15 years. Thank you and God Bless you. STAY SAFE IN THIS TRYING TIMES. GOD BLESS, ChinaDoll of the Platters (Angie)

[@QueenLeeMi79]

Katherine from the marvelettes is my aunt.

[@timothysilimon7403]

😊❤

[@annabellademus9719]

NO DISRESPECT, HOW OLD ARE YOU, GOD HAVE TRULY BLESSED YOU, MY GOD WHAT A BLESSING, WRITE A BOOK, DO A VIDEO OR SOMETHING, YOU ARE A TREASURE THAT HISTORY. GOD BLESS.

[@sturgemoreland1381]

I’m doing my very first show as L.J’s new 1st tenor singing Ron Banks parts at the Opera House THIS Saturday. November 16, 2024.

[@annabellademus9719]

@@sturgemoreland1381 IN CHICAGO IF SO, WHAT TIME, CONGRATULATIONS, I KNOW YOU WILL DO A GREAT JOB, LOVE THEIR MUSIC 🎵🎵🎵 GOD BLESS YOU AND THE GROUP.

[@tylerharris6096]

In 2024 bumpin ! Much love from Detroit !

[@RobinRobinson-zg9zw]

Yes I still bang this

[@blackboy9851]

We're messing with you in Florida.

[@MrRoz3000]

Wow. Caberet in Detroit, Byob back in 2001. Most fun in my life. So many beautiful women. Everybody drunk off they ass. I was a young 21 yr old Marine stationed at Selfridge 15 miles outside the city. L. J. Reynolds came on. Few seconds later a beautiful queen grabbed my hand to dance. I didn't know what I was doing. But her and that music guided the shit out of me. My first ball room dance. 20 yrs ago. Crazy

[@shirleygates2005]

I'm from Detroit. We know L.J and he is cool. We always play his songs. People from the D support LJ.

[@sheilacarter8469]

That's good to hear

[@garyleggs2064]

Yes

[@stevenwells7585]

He never got his respect because he never got a Grammy for his skills

[@mikeg3923]

Saginaw Finest!!!

[@lividlive6675]

Detroit in the building

[@patfoun9459]

My Dad used to BLAST this he put me onto some jams

[@VCD512]

This song is SO Detroit!! One of my FAVS of all time. My Mom use to roller-skate with L.J. she loved this man!! Went to all his concerts even as recent as 2017. Moms was very popular back in the day. She knew everybody. God rest her soul..

[@midwestslotdiva]

Steppers to the floor!!! L.J. is a TRUE soul survivor. His recordings with the Dramatics as well as his solo work are an important part of the soundtrack of our lives

[@fayemurphy6112]

LJ IS BLOWING THE HELL OUTTA THIS SONG. HE ROCKED IT. THAT IS REAL MUSIC/ LYRICS .

[@richardcoats5586]

True beast!!!

[@HelzHeli313]

Detroit in the house.. Born 88.. Grandma used to sing this to me

[@T-REX-44]

this is a classic cabaret song. trust me is Detroit Mi, when this song comes on at a cabaret back in the day the dance floor would be packed

[@drakewilkinsjr.3106]

T' Challa facts! #VFW #TomPhillips #LightGuard #DetroitWest #ChucksMillionaire #DAVHall #JoeLouisPost

[@michellehill8150]

You ain't never lied!! Definitely a Detroit cabaret song!! Some of the best ballroom dancing in the world!! Cleveland plays this old school classic too!! Love it!!

[@sassynsweet1977]

Exactly.💯💯. When I hear it I'm on the floor

[@donzatana3650]

Yes! Just heard this at the blues cafe

[@carolyn7365]

Yessss!! This is one of my ballroom favorites!!

[@johnmoore6277]

THIS RECORD IS STILL THE JAM IN 2017 DETROIT EAST SIDE#1 FOR EVER.!

[@bmdumas49]

John Moore Hell Yeah!! Detroit East Side represent represent!!

[@rodneysteward1087]

Repin Gratiot and Belvidere baby with that Eastside flavor. Peace

[@sakinahmckay6973]

Yes

[@maryreese2622]

Baby shark

[@courtley5981]

U mean 2020 jam, its a tune 🎶

[@workoutwarrior1]

feels like a backyard cookout with all your family on a warm summer day.

[@jumpjumppumpandkick4523]

Just read this comment. Made a similar one except here in the UK it's always the reggae version!

[@charliedog1727]

Man back in them days I was having kids out that's all LJ run it up while I let us all right now today L back of my days you know I love that song LJ Reynolds by the key to the world you'll be my only girl you know I'm saying I might have said the words wrong with that was my song though I had kids off that song I love that song by Elton which I love the dramatic. Everybody have a blessed night from Charlie doll peace out baby

[@yvettedavis2909]

Yeah, that backyard bobbing feel , keaah.

[@robiniwanowski7698]

@@jumpjumppumpandkick4523 there's a reggae version...?

[@bg314]

April 24, 2024 and still stepping to this gem❤❤❤

[@maskedavenger9981]

I remember riding back with my pops from visiting my grandma down south in his big ol' Cadillac Fleetwood. Air conditioner blasting, and this song blasting out the speakers. Now I find myself riding around town blasting it. Memories

[@williamcorbin6063]

Masked Avenger new birt wide flowet

[@karenrdawson2021]

love this story

[@paulwhiteman6133]

Lovely story I'm from UK good old days

[@KB-vx8ue]

Yes

[@mskdj2]

Remembering good times and the good ole days Masked Avenger! I think about those days quite often!

[@REALSOUL4]

64 people don't have a key or a heart to dislike this 'JAMMMM'!!

[@michellecooper4069]

they crazy not to like this song this is a JAMMMM

[@andrelowe240]

Jane Doe

[@Pleazure82]

Jane Doe 207 now. No soul having people

[@margaretswanagan8237]

They don't know what good music is all about

[@renaeaua9850]

DETROIT HAS THE KEY, CLASSIC SONG, LOVE HIS VOCALS!!!!❤💯❤

[@shirleycooks4687]

You better know it. Detroit at it’s best. 313 in the house.🥃🥃😘

[@karencoleman4781]

Detroit born and raised! This is REAL music!

[@72blxxdbpsfoo]

Real Detroit music right here, its mandatory to play this at any house party or BBQ, it's a must.

[@Tiffoku1267]

I am 14 and I my mother raised me off music like this I can tell good music when I hear it!

[@teenaphelps2187]

Chicago Steppers front and center, this is a Steppers Cut 💃💃💃💃😀💞 A few years ago I saw L.J. Reynolds perform with the Dramatics @ the Venue Theatre in Hammond, Indiana. They were Jammin' on the stage, and us Chicago Steppers were Jammin' on the dance floor. It felt like I were floating in the air, I love L.J. Reynolds and the Dramatics 😀😀😀💞💞💞

[@stevewoodson4635]

Aluminium foil King

[@stevenwells7585]

Its fuck up that they never really got RESPECT for they did in the music. Like so many our great artists. Like O.V. RIGHT, RICHARD DIP FIELD. AND MANHATTANS, CURTIS MAYFIELD LOLOL

[@MAYBE673]

Can you recommend similar tracks?

[@margiebutler4361]

This is my all time favorite song. It will never get old. It puts me in a great mood

[@emmettk]

LJ Reynolds- One of the the great voices of old school R&B. If you recognize the voice but not the name, remember some of the great songs by The Dramatics.

[@sauceka]

He was in the Dramatics??? no wonder he sounded familiar to me. I love his voice.

[@calwaite]

Saucie Rios Girl, I am so shocked that you didn't realize LJ Reynolds was in the Dramatics that I'm willing to send you my Dramatics compilation ("All Their Best" is what I call it) right this minute! Just tell me you want it, and your wish is my command. P.S. This is the first time I've ever seen a comment from you in YT, a total coincidence when I punched up this song!

[@sauceka]

Cal Waite send it ,.... I love the Dramatics.,

[@calwaite]

I knew you'd say that, Saucie. It's already on the way. You know I worship your cute and wonderful self.

[@57jross]

The Dramatics one of my favorite groups with L J Reynolds, Ron Banks, Larry Demps, Willie Ford and Lenny Mayes great vocals, LJ Killed Key to the World one of the best all time stepper's cut.

[@rictic114]

The Dramatics are brilliant

[@charmintruesdale4484]

I'm not ashamed to say it....... this is my first time hearing this. Loving it💖💖💖

[@tiffanywarfield9375]

Well, You have Great Taste ...and Welcome To Great Classic Never Dying Music....🥰😌🫶🏽🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏽‍♀️😌🥰🫶🏽🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏽‍♀️

[@maddiefoster8607]

Wow!!! Enjoy

[@TinyMaths]

Yep, no shame in it at all. I only discovered this a few weeks ago while searching for the 80's reggae version (by artist Ruddy Thomas) that was blasted everywhere when I was a child, by my older siblings or their friends. Love it; THIS is the kind of Soul music I was raised on.

[@ontheblackhandside7161]

Nothing like the original version by LJ Reynolds!

[@daphnehill2411]

Mine too yesterday 😂 and I ❤️ it

[@williamjones6636]

Massive track, U.K..wise, 80:s style... big tune.

[@ewingtn29]

Really??? Big in the UK?? Awesome!

[@denisemillsmincey4718]

My mom Rose Marie Moore Mills loved LJ , and this is our family song..

[@michellec.4994]

DETROIT BALLROOM DANCING!!! love this music!

[@jamestunes3255]

This is my first time hearing this and it's been on repeat at work all MFN day😂😂😂❤

[@daphnehill2411]

I heard this for the first time yesterday ever, and I've had it on repeat since

[@geraldinethompson5031]

Good Ole days... when everything wad fun and easy!

[@andrewgroome4431]

Great memories of going out with the lads to soul weekenders, modern soul nights, zero 6 and the gold mine. Just a fabulous period of my life! ❤

[@keashle]

LJ Reynolds voice is pure silk. I love his approach and delivery. Hoping to see him LIVE!!! Keep doing your thing Mr. Reynolds.

[@michelebrown1083]

My jam period it

[@ahmedp.2632]

BMF brought me back here🔥

[@paulettethomas216]

I play this song over and over.

[@constancewalker9679]

Detroit in the house today ! 👌💞💞💞💞💞👣👣👣

[@timothydavidson6607]

Old school music never dies. Quality feel-good music. Music the whole family can listen to.

[@princeofsong251]

LJ Reynolds have one of the greatest voices of all time. Up there with Charlie Wilson.

[@tvgebt7869]

Damien 34 He really does... hits you in the vains

[@alonzogermany1595]

Damien 34 he much better lj

[@donnabennett7965]

Yes, he does.

[@garyleggs2064]

Yes he cold

[@HEYSERG]

As a kid I thought this was Charlie 😂

[@lisamonroe712]

That song would take me to the dance floor every time.🥰

[@fatimacurry5844]

My husband plays this beautiful song without ceasing, and I don’t mind at all...

[@POPPIEKILA]

This song leads you to believe that you can dance.

[@reggiegivens3530]

great song by lj

[@autumnwalton5842]

😂😂😂 I swear!

[@alexiaadams6885]

it surely does lol I just need a partner we can do this

[@mellowyellowbaby72]

Andre Johnson especially if you are from Detroit

[@berlinbrownin]

OMG yessss

[@donnawallace9938]

My son is 22, today. L.J. Reynolds is one of his favorites.....has been for about 5-6 years now. I love that my boys will get up and step to this song with me!!

[@ruckes13]

WHAT UP DOE DETROIT ❤❤❤. I still play this everyday

[@jaimesmith2266]

I absolutely love this song i remember hearing this years ago on our radio station here in flint, michigan wdzz 9.27😃

[@shamekahopes8161]

This song always puts me in a good mood. 😄🥰

[@ashleejohnson2646]

They just played it on B.M.F ♥️♥️♥️ Chicago stepping through showing Detroit Love

[@CynthiaEaster-cq9ri]

Nothing can compare to a person who knows the right music to play. That is staying power.

[@richellelacy3834]

LJ's tone is unmatched,no one else sounds like LJ❤

[@fredrickjohnson8705]

this is real music.a song with meaning

[@latramesejones6804]

WORD

[@kramos57]

I Love love this song!!! LJ Reynolds soulful voice of 70;80's and today

[@reginasmithsmith6047]

I'm from Florida and he's the one❤❤❤

[@twinmelken2015]

Bestest song ever

[@yolandafranklin5950]

This is way before my time, but I love this song as it's so smooth and genuine.

[@gwendolynsmith6210]

Step on Chi- town.💃 My favorite steppers song. And my bowling song, Strike!💃🎼 Rolling on.💞😭missed these things.

[@marquisecarter2033]

I know I'm young but I love this song!!!!!!

[@ShaunelTucker1226]

Marquise Carter same here!!

[@charliedog1727]

Marquise Carter yep that was song devil song back then if I had the key to your heart got to let a woman know you really care cuz if I had the key to your heart baby I'll make the fire start cuz I give you love and peace and more loving and more loving and more loving cuz I give you me baby can you dig it to all you KZbin people piece the dog is in the love mold can you dig it better known as Charlie do

[@JoJoMike]

Only man on earth with this voice. A true testament to the great vocal legacies of the 60's, 70's thru middle 80's...and still killing it in his 70's. Thanks and Hats off to you... Mr. L.J. Reynolds!!!

[@jeshun7071]

"Let's get together & give a big hand to the one and only L J REYNOLDS", the standout track with a killer hook from his debut solo 1981 album, the ex Dramatics vocalist sings it with so much verve, in typical ol skool style, that equals class, the Rudy Thomas reggae version is a very good cover worth a listen

[@michellecooper4069]

yess my jammm

[@jumpjumppumpandkick4523]

The Rudy Thomas version brings back so many memories. Every summer you'll always here someone blasting out Lovers Rock. The amount of summer days and nights I've heard that version. Big tune.

[@michellecooper4069]

Im gonna listen to that version thanks

[@jumpjumppumpandkick4523]

Check out John Holt's version of For the Love of You by the Isley's. Nice mellow riddim. Enjoy!

[@ggaines1085]

L.J. is still in the Dramatics frontman born and raised in Saginaw, always had strong vocals. Thank you Larry for keeping this music alive. God blessings.

[@user-ox5np1qh3b]

This song says alot it’s wonderful to hear him share his vocals.

[@The-P-iz-Free]

I'm just checking in to see where all my Detroit family at yeah we Ballroom Steppin it is baby Long Live LJ

[@SheilaCrump-e4s]

2023 and this song is still the best !! Love it 🥰

[@duchessofdebness4224]

High Step it off Chi. You know how we do it....think back to the Cotton Club ,Chic Rick's, Godfather and Artises...damn we tore it up at happy hour after work then get home change clothes and meet back up to throw down even harder with the other crowd who could come back out. Weekends started on Thursdays. The world was ours and we thought it would never end. We can go back anytime we want cuz the music sounds just like it did back then and memories can put you back where you left off with your roadys. Don't let this music die I know I won't. STEP ON CHICAGO

[@chantekarouse5565]

Grew up with my mom and aunties playing this 🎶

[@rochelleakins8159]

2023 Stepping to this Jam! CHICAGO STYLE 💃💃💃💃

[@jatorijones8259]

Old School Fool. I love soulful music. #2016

[@nevbabytheboss569]

Still 💃💃💃💃 to this bad ass tune in 2023....love it

[@briangeter4129]

My Mam's Song......Continue to R.I.H ❤

[@theawalker1803]

Still listening in 2020 quarantine and all this man was born to SANG!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️💕❤️

[@newtonbrown344]

What Else To Say. Classic, one of The Best Tune EVER.

[@BrucePhillips15]

LJ and band knocked it outta the park with this song. I can play this song in a room full of folks who never heard it and people immediately gravitate to it

[@zeustheboxer3119]

My unc! Pops told me nothing but good stories about them back in the day

[@ARareCombination1]

LJ Reynolds Has One Of Those Distinctive Voices When His Songs Come On You Can Already Know Who It Is Just Like Marvin Junior Teddy Pendergrass And The List Goes On

[@treyg201500]

Riding thru' the park one Sunday, heard a young guy jamming this... I stopped to ask, "what you know 'bout that jam?" He smiled wide, and was glad that someone recognized what " my uncles and aunts taught me about good music!"

[@miriahsimmons]

My mother loved this song when I was a child. I could remember her stepping in her front room. I thought if her today and remembered this.

[@ginacleveland7995]

....that's sweet🙂

[@cynthiadorsey2494]

I heard this song 2 yrs ago in Detroit and been playing it every day in New Orleans

[@princesskarmyn7077]

A must at my wedding

[@genimiyt5803]

Im 14 now but ive listen to this song my whole life, gotta love my soul music🙌🏾

[@tynicole88]

This is the jam right here!

[@arthurmcbride9695]

A shout out to Larry "chatter box" Hale introducing me to this song.

[@andymyers2614]

Chicago steppers is similar to London rare groove scene, this was a sought after cut in the London scene late 80s

[@cecilshaw6915]

LJ's voice can compete , with the best , and win ,most ,of the time.

[@malikyopp5433]

Im only a 13 year old male love this song detroit classic my home town

[@jeromebjoseph13]

Growing up in a household with raregroovers was an honour as my parents passed onto me tunes like this and many from the O'Jays, EWF, Teddy P, Luther Vandross, Gladys Knight, etc the list goes on. 🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@clarenceterrell208]

U know u are from Detroit when u play 1. Prince songs 2. Will u be mine by Anita Baker 3.Never buy Texas from a Cowboy by Brides of funkenstien 4. Key to the World by L.J. Reynolds

[@gartley12345]

clarence terrell an honorable mention....soulful moaning by Dale

[@rodneysteward1087]

Reping the eastside baby PEACE😎.

[@shermanburnsjr.1116]

Ain't No Muthafuckin'Question!!! What Y'all Know About The Electrifying Mojo,And Nat Morris,That's Eternal,Like The Stank On Chitlins,Baby!!!!! (313)All Day,Everyday!!!!! 💯

[@mariajames1295]

My grammy introduced me to mr l.j , she's no longer amongst us but, i still ❤and play this song still and LOUD!!❤❤

[@redbone510fun]

Old school is here to stay #2017 (Ballroom dancing)

[@pierrewillis8784]

Redbone Smith ohh yeah OH hell yeah.

[@garyleggs2064]

Yes

[@crystalbaldwin1604]

These guys really know how to say the right things to us ladies. Sweet sound, soul sound, jazzy and blues sound. Grew up on this music...can't help myself.

[@noraparker4137]

Profiles in Pittsburgh I'm Enjoying L.J. Reynolds. First Time Hearing him Singing. Truly Amazing Vocalists. Hope to become a fan of his songs. Thanks Motor City hits

[@SxcBebee]

Love this song!!!

[@xzaviermccullor3120]

SxcBebee

[@tiffanywarfield9375]

YESSSSSSSSSS.....ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL RELAXING, PEACEFUL, CLEAR AND EASY TO DECIPHER MUSIC...🥰🥰😌😌😌😌😌🫶🏽🫶🏽🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏽‍♀️

[@genevadavidson2033]

Love his singing. 🎵🎶

[@DiannaJohnson-0321]

Happy Valentine's Day❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sonyacollins5818]

Always loved this song since a kid.

[@theawalker1803]

This man was born to sing LJ killing another song this was the JAM back in the day👍🏾 keep singing brother Love me some LJ❤️💕😍

[@jackiewelch4978]

2023 still a jam....timeless.

[@paulahampton2592]

He's a great singer

[@anniekallis9901]

What a brilliant song. They don't make them like this anymore.

[@sonyakyle8473]

Rob & Sonya's song. We made some GREAT memories on this...and still making them.

[@derrickbeck7046]

Lj Reynolds a legendary singer in the world of music man he can hold a note.

[@cdjblue52]

Just discovered this guy a few weeks ago. I love his voice and his videos are great.

[@stevenwells7585]

There so many love song you never heard before like Prince Adore if it's the greatest love song ever I'm crazy. This man saying words never said be for

[@stevenwells7585]

Curtis Mayfield so in love, Roy C if I can love you forever, our love Natalie Cole

[@stevenwells7585]

Denise Williams because I love you

[@margaretswanagan8237]

OK LJ REYNOLDS love this cut always

[@Nopassword914]

2024..still the jam🎉

[@warrenb330]

A young man with a strong heart and a good mind, should be able to win the lady he chooses!